JCCWMG Pruning Clinic Application Window Opens
2024-12-01
James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association (JCCWMGA) offers free pruning lessons for individuals, small groups to promote sustainable landscapes and environmental stewardship. Master Gardeners provide hands-on instruction in pruning and maintaining shrubs and small trees, typically on the homeowner’s property. Visits are scheduled for late winter and early spring on a first-come, first-served basis.

2025 Pruning Clinic Schedule*
December 1, 2024, applications for the 2025 Pruning Clinics will open. To sign up for a visit from Master Gardeners, please visit our website’s Pruning Clinic page to find and complete the Pruning Clinic Application form. Once our home visit capacity is met, the application window will close. Be sure to sign up early so as not to miss out.
Click Here to access the home visit application form:
January 28, 2025, home and community Pruning Clinic visits will start. Based on the number of accepted applications, visits will occur from 28 January through early March.
*Dates and times are subject to change

JCCWMGA Class of 2024 Graduation
2024-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
— MASTER GARDENERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS —
JCCWMGA will conduct a graduation ceremony for the Master Gardener Class of 2024. 21 new Master Gardeners will be honored at a formal graduation ceremony at the Williamsburg Regional Library. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception with light refreshments at the Stryker Center for the new Master Gardeners, their family and friends, and Association Master Gardeners to congratulate our latest Master Gardener Graduates.
Janet Spencer, South East District Director with Virginia Cooperative Extension, will be the graduation speaker.

Learn How to Prune Your Trees and Shrubs From Expert Master Gardeners
2025-01-18 10:00 - 23:30 | JCC Recreational Center (Longhill), 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Williamsburg Botanical Garden’s (WBG) Learn and Grow Program – January 2025
A presentation on essential pruning techniques and practices. Learn how to prune small trees and shrubs and receive a list of valuable resources. Expert Master Gardeners will provide classroom instruction to help you maintain healthy and beautiful landscapes. The program is free, but any donation to help the Williamsburg Botanical Garden grow is greatly appreciated.

Note: This event is part of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden’s monthly “Learn and Grow” Program. Check out their website for more information and information on other gardening events sponsored by the WBG.

Landscape Love Applications Opens for 2025
2025-03-10
Application for Landscape Love will Open on 10 March 2025. Home visits will be in start in April.
Landscape Love is a free garden consultation offered during spring and summer months by the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association to James City County, Williamsburg, New Kent, and upper York County area gardeners who are interested in getting educated advice about their home gardens. A small team of two or three master gardeners, at the request of the homeowner, visit the property to answer the homeowner’s questions and make recommendations. The visit typically takes about an hour. For more information and the application form, CLICK HERE.

Tree Call Applications Opens for 2025
2025-03-10
Application for Tree Call will Open on 10 March 2025. Home visits will be starting in April.
Tree Call is a free tree consultation offered during spring and summer months by the Tree Stewards of the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association to James City County, Williamsburg, New Kent, and upper York County area gardeners who are interested in getting educated advice about their garden trees. A small team of two or three Master Gardener Tree Stewards, at the request of the homeowner, visit the property to answer the homeowner’s questions and make recommendations. The visit typically takes about an hour.

JCC Williamsburg Master Gardener Association Annual Plant Sale
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Botanical Garden, Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188, United States
We are hosting our Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 9 am to noon at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden (WBG) located within Freedom Park at 5537 Centerville Road. This popular sale runs only on Saturday, May 10, rain or shine. Admission to the WBG and parking in Freedom Park are both free. The sale offers a wide selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs. Much of the plant stock has been raised by the Master Gardeners themselves. In addition to plants, visitors can shop the Green Thumb Market for gently used garden tools, equipment, and specialty items to perk up their garden decor.
So, get a good start on this year’s garden by visiting the JCCWMGA Plant Sale!
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”

Let’s Plant Wonderful Tasty Herbs!
2025-06-06 09:30 - 11:30 | James CIty County Library (Croaker), 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Let’s Plant Wonderful Tasty Herbs!

Learn how to start an herb garden of your own. There are so many possibilities: pizza garden, culinary herb garden, healing garden, tea garden, cocktail garden, or even a container garden on your deck. Have fun learning how to plant and use these tasty and helpful plants.

Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information on growing a herb garden.

There will be a special presentation by JoAnne Terrell, from the Herb Society of America, Colonial Triangle of Virginia Unit, at 10:00 am, Kitzinger Room, James City County Library,

"Ask A Master Gardener" Williamsburg Farmer's Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Farmers Market, 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, 23185
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
JCCWMGA is associated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program.

Pollinator Palooza (Longest Day of Play!)
2025-06-20 09:00 - 23:00 | Veterans Park/Kidsburg, 3793 Ironbound Road, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23188, United States
A Fun-Filled Learning Experience for the Whole Family!
Are you looking for an engaging and educational event to spark your child’s curiosity and excitement? Pollinator Palooza is perfect for combining fun, hands-on activities with meaningful learning! Join us on Friday, June 20th, from 9:00–11:00 AM at Veterans Park (3793 Ironbound Road), next to the Pollinator Garden, as part of James City County’s Longest Day at Play.
Click here for more information.

"Ask A Master Gardener" Toano Open Air Market
2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Toano Open Air Market (TOAM), 7891 Richmond Road, Toano, VA
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the Toano Open Air Market, Toano, VA, to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
JCCWMGA is associated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program.

"Ask A Master Gardener" New Kent Count Farmer's Market
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the New Kent County Farmer’s Market, to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
JCCWMGA is associated with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Program.

Introduction to Container Gardening
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Peninsula Community College, Historic Triangle Campus-WIlliamsburg, 4601 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Extension Master Gardener, Wallace Williamson, will present a class on “Introduction to Container Gardening”. He will be discussing small container gardening techniques that can be used by homeowners and renters alike. The “Container Gardening” program will include: the advantages of container gardening, decisions to be made in container gardening, selecting the right container, selecting the right plant for the right place, design and construction of attractive containers, general care and maintenance, creating containers for each season of the year, over wintering containers, and other related information.
This presentation is put on by the Virginia Peninsula Community College, Historic Triangle Campus, in partnership with the James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardeners Association.
Date: Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Library Classroom 100M, VPCC Historic Triangle Campus
It is free, so come and learn about container gardening.

Introduction to Native Plants (ages 18+)
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Rd, Williamsburg, Va, 23188
Interested in adding native plants to your landscape? Fall is a great time to plant perennials, and winter is when you can sow seeds. Come learn about some of the wonderful plants that are native to our area and look at small gardens that have been both planted and seeded. These gardens naturally increase the activity of pollinators in your yard.
Presenter: Judy Kinshaw-Ellis – Master Naturalist/Master Gardener
Location: Freedom Park Interpretive Center
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 6:30-7:3-p.m.
No registration required.
Sponsored by the James City County Parks and Recreation

Master Gardener Information Session
2025-10-25 10:00 - 23:00 | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
Curious About Becoming a Master Gardener?
Join us Saturday, Oct. 25, 11:00 a.m. at the Williamsburg Regional Library Auditorium for a free information session on becoming a Master Gardener!

✅ Learn what Master Gardeners actually do
✅ Get details on the 2026 Training Class
✅ Ask questions, meet fellow plant lovers, and get inspired
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just garden-curious, this is your chance to dig in and make a difference 🌱

Williamsburg Regional Library Plant Share
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL), 515 Scotland St, WILLIAMSBURG, VA, 23185
Do you love plants or want to learn more about how to grow your own?
Join the Williamsburg Regional Library for an afternoon of interesting discussions, gardening information booths from local gardening and naturalist groups and for their Plant Share.

1:00 – 3:30 pm, Information Tables: Plant and wildlife experts will be available to answer your questions on a variety of plants, pollinators and other wildlife, and challenges that gardeners may face.
1:00 – 2:30 pm, Donations Accepted for the Fall Plant Share. For those who have extra plants that they’re willing to donate to the Fall Plant Share, please review the donation guidelines or the signs on the WRL Seed Exchange Cart (JCCL) or the WRL Seed Exchange Card Catalog (WRL) for more information.
2:00 – 2:45 pm, Neat Native Plant Gardens that Attract Pollinators Without Violating HOA Rules. Judy Kinshaw-Ellis, who is a Master Naturalist and a Master Gardener, will discuss how to grow beautiful pollinator friendly native plant gardens that comply with typical Homeowner’s Association (HOA) rules.
3:00 pm, Fall Plant Share. Pick up a free plant (and maybe more)! You do not have to bring plants to participate because members of the community are bringing extra plants to share.

“Ask A Master Gardener” Williamsburg Farmer’s Market
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Farmers Market, 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, 23185
345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Extension Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners Association (JCCWMGA) will be available at the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find answers to your perplexing gardening problems, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
Garden Focus Topic: Starting A Vegetable Garden
Extension Master Gardener, Scott Wolz, will be available from 8:00 – 11:00 am to talk to you and answer your questions about starting a vegetable garden in your backyard.

New Kent Bug Event - 2026
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | New Kent Historic School Parks and Recreation Gym, 11819 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA, 23124, United States
The New Kent Cooperative Extension Office brings you the New Kent Bug Event for 2026, a festive opportunity to learn more about the diverse and wonderful world of insects through educational booths, activities, and a hands-on environment.

They will be joined by local organizations and specialists who will offer engaging activities and insightful information on anything and everything to do with bugs! An event for all ages, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy!

This event will bring youth members, volunteers, and the broader community together to emphasize learning, awareness, and community involvement. The James City/Williamsburg Master Gardeners will have an “Ask A Master Gardener” booth to answer all your garden questions.

Please join them on March 21st at the New Kent Historic School Parks and Recreation Gym for the New Kent Bug Event, and crawl your way into the world of insects!”

For more information about the event, please visit their Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/the-new-kent-bug-event/1496463232047261/

“Ask A Master Gardener” at the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market
2026-03-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Farmers Market, 345 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, 23185
Master Gardeners from the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners (JCCWMGA) will be available at the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market to answer your gardening, yard, and landscaping questions. Look for our Master Gardener tent and display to find solutions to your gardening challenges, or stop by to learn more about becoming an Extension Master Gardener. We will hand out stickers to all the young, future master gardeners.
